Knock You Naked Bars
Indulgent dessert bars with layers of chocolate, caramel, and a buttery crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter Softened
- 1 cup brown sugar Packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips Dairy-free options available
- 1 cup caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and vanilla extract; stir until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper.
- Spread half of the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the base layer, spreading it to the edges.
- Top with the remaining mixture, spreading it out as necessary.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. The top should look set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a more chocolatey version, consider drizzling melted chocolate on top before serving. Can be frozen for up to three months.